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Produced by the Perth Mint since 1990, the Australian Kookaburra is one of the most recognized collectible coin series in the world. The series charms collectors with its traditionally low mintage limits and a different depiction of Australia's beloved national bird in its natural environment each year. Measuring 50.6 mm in diameter, struck from 5 full Troy oz. of .999 fine silver, this 2017 Silver Kookaburra carries a face value of $8 dollars, and weighs 155.673 grams. The astounding High Relief imagery is achieved by minting the 12.5 mm thick coin with a concave obverse and reverse. Mintage of this 5 oz. issue is limited to only 1,000 coins.

Beautiful Kookaburra couple

The reverse depicts two incredibly detailed Kookaburras looking towards each other, perched side by side on an uneven wooden fence, crafted by Perth Mint designer Natasha Muhl. Inscriptions include "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA," "2017 5oz 999 SILVER" and the Perth Mint's "P."

The obverse bears the likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and "8 DOLLARS."

Flawless Proof 70

This magnificent 2017 5 oz. Australian Silver Kookaburra coin received the grade of Proof 70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The perfect proof coin is enclosed in a NGC protective holder accompanied by a NGC certification label.